Cisco C1300-8T-E-2G Catalyst 1200 8-Port Gigabit Managed Switch with 2G Combo Uplinks

Quick Specs

Product Overview

The Cisco C1300-8T-E-2G is a compact managed Gigabit Ethernet switch in the Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series, designed for small and medium-sized business networks, branch offices, retail environments, classrooms, and other space-conscious deployments.

The switch provides 8 * 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 2 Gigabit Ethernet combo ports, giving network administrators flexible copper or fiber connectivity for uplinks. Cisco specifies a total switching capacity of 20 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 14.88 Mpps, supporting wire-speed, nonblocking switching.

The C1300-8T-E-2G is a non-PoE model, making it suitable for networks where endpoint devices do not require power over Ethernet. For deployments requiring PoE+, the Cisco Catalyst 1200 family also includes PoE models such as the C1200-8P-E-2G and C1200-8FP-2G.

Its compact rack-mountable design, Gigabit connectivity, Layer 2 switching functions, Layer 3 static routing, security features, and multiple management options make the C1300-8T-E-2G suitable for building a manageable and scalable business LAN.

Key Features

1. 8 Gigabit Ethernet Access Ports

The C1300-8T-E-2G provides eight 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports for connecting computers, printers, IP phones, wireless access points, servers, and other Ethernet devices.

2. Flexible 2-Port Combo Connectivity

Two additional Gigabit Ethernet combo ports support copper RJ-45 or SFP connectivity. This allows the switch to connect to copper-based network equipment or compatible Gigabit fiber transceivers depending on deployment requirements.

3. 20 Gbps Switching Capacity

The switch provides a 20 Gbps switching capacity and 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate. Its wire-speed, nonblocking architecture is designed to forward traffic efficiently across the available interfaces.

4. Layer 2 and Layer 3 Networking

The Catalyst 1200 platform supports VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, link aggregation, IGMP snooping, QoS, ACLs, and Layer 3 static routing. Cisco specifies support for up to 255 active VLANs and up to 32 IPv4 static routes.

5. Network Security

Security capabilities include 802.1X port security, ACLs, RADIUS authentication, storm control, and DoS prevention. These features can help administrators control network access and segment sensitive traffic.

6. Flexible Management

The Cisco Catalyst 1200 platform supports browser-based management, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard, Cisco Business mobile app, and Cisco Network Plug and Play capabilities.

Technical Specifications

Specifications are based on Cisco's published Catalyst 1200 Series documentation.

Network Applications

The Cisco C1300-8T-E-2G can be used in a variety of business networking environments, including:

• Small and medium-sized business LANs
• Branch office networks
• Retail and commercial networks
• Classroom and office networks
• Small server rooms
• IP phone and wireless access networks
• Gigabit desktop connectivity
• Fiber uplink applications
• Network segmentation using VLANs
• Small network aggregation and access deployments

C1300-8T-E-2G vs. C1300-8P-E-2G

The key difference is PoE capability. The C1300-8T-E-2G is intended for standard Ethernet connectivity, while the C1300-8P-E-2G adds PoE+ support with a 67W power budget.

C1300-8T-E-2G vs. C1200-8T-D

The C1300-8T-E-2G provides additional Gigabit combo connectivity and higher published switching capacity than the C1200-8T-D. The C1200-8T-D is a more compact desktop-oriented model without the two combo uplink ports.

FAQ

Is the C1300-8T-E-2G a managed switch?

Yes. The C1300-8T-E-2G belongs to the Cisco Catalyst 1200 Series of managed switches and supports web-based configuration, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard, and other management options.

Does the C1300-8T-E-2G support PoE?

No. The C1300-8T-E-2G is a non-PoE model. If PoE+ is required for devices such as wireless access points, IP cameras, or IP phones, a PoE model such as the C1300-8P-E-2G or C1300-8FP-2G should be considered.

How many ports does the C1300-8T-E-2G have?

It has 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces in total: eight 10/100/1000BASE-T ports and two Gigabit Ethernet combo ports supporting RJ-45 or SFP connectivity.

Does the C1300-8T-E-2G support fiber connectivity?

Yes. Its two combo interfaces can use compatible Gigabit SFP modules for fiber connectivity, depending on the selected transceiver and network design.

Does it support VLANs?

Yes. The Catalyst 1200 platform supports port-based and 802.1Q tag-based VLANs, management VLANs, guest VLANs, voice VLANs, and other VLAN-related functions. Up to 255 active VLANs are supported simultaneously.

Does the C1300-8T-E-2G support Layer 3 routing?

Yes. The Catalyst 1200 platform supports Layer 3 static routing, including IPv4 and IPv6 routing functions. Cisco specifies up to 32 IPv4 static routes and up to 16 IP interfaces.

Is the C1300-8T-E-2G suitable for a small business network?

The model is designed for small and medium-sized business networking and provides Gigabit access connectivity, flexible uplinks, network management, VLANs, security features, QoS, and Layer 3 static routing capabilities.

What should I check before ordering?

Confirm the exact model C1300-8T-E-2G, required quantity, power requirements, uplink type, SFP compatibility, mounting requirements, and whether PoE is required. For PoE deployments, select a PoE-enabled model instead.